RADICALLY Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

radically

adverb

Definition of radically

as in completely

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Recent Examples of radically The innovation in loans, payments, budgeting and investing was not a radically different approach to money, but rather speed and convenience. — Antoine Sallis, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 The dawning potential of generative AI promises to radically change how movies and TV shows are made. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026 Smithsonian’s dark take on America exposed MAJOR HEADLINES COMMON CENTS — House passes bill that could radically change how millions of Americans deal with cash. — FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Chayka radically remade the organization in the ensuing four months. — Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for radically

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These dangerous illnesses are all completely preventable and serve as a reminder of the importance of proper vaccines to protect the health of our families and children.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
The wall is also fragile and cannot be completely preserved, so archaeologists will use modern technology to create a 3D reconstruction for further study.

— Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of completely

Adverb

Multifaceted and deeply mindful, the Healing Village Spa at this classic beachfront resort's treatments are wholly original and sublimely rejuvenating.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Crafted with shimmering elements throughout the sheer design, the dress was wholly ornate.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of wholly

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Authorities, though, had not been able to positively identify him until a missing persons report was made to police earlier this month.

— Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
That's also the quarter that positively shifted Jim Cramer's view of the stock following months of disappointment in the enterprise software giant.

— Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of positively

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Formal rites for the dying, already limited, were further truncated or skipped entirely.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Researchers at the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center (CUNY ASRC) have discovered that passing waves through a special class of synthetic media forces them to abandon chaotic scattering entirely.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of entirely

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In the book, MacLachlan recalls being utterly dumbfounded at having been asked to do something so oblivious at best and cruel at worst.

— Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
This is because an utterly distinctive element of creation would be missing!

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of utterly

Adverb

Raya Sanggingan Banjar Lungsiakan Clever planning, fresh design, private courtyards, and infinity pools make this resort feel modern—yet totally at home in Ubud.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Yeah, that’s surprising to me because that totally made sense that River would have kicked him out of the car.

— Lisa de los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of totally

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The federal tax credit is also fully stackable on top of other state credits, which have already gotten pretty aggressive.

— Brian Welk, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2026
Borrowers must have been assessed an ATM access fee or other charge fee that was not fully reimbursed by their bank.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

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